PTC’s Fall Jump Start event was a success! On Thursday, Aug. 22, Pine Technical College staff,faculty, and some students were on hand to welcome new students to the Pine Tech family.
Fall Jump Start is an event that invites new students to stop by with their family and friends one evening before the first day of school. This event allows the students to obtain their parking permit, secure a locker, access their student email account, and buy books beforehand so that they may have a less hectic start the following week.
That evening, students, along with their families and friends, were greeted at the door by members of Student Affairs, some popcorn, and a chance to win a door prize. The main hallway was lined up with booths of support services such as Disability and Counseling services, the Student-Parent Success Program, Childcare Aware, and the student group, Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization. “We want to show the new students what we have to offer them,” said Sarah Hammel, CEO President and fellow PTC student. “Students can join our organization, or host a booth at our upcoming business expo in March.”
Students were also able to take the time to locate their classrooms, meet some PTC staff, and enjoy ice cream and treats in the student lounge.
“We include various campus or community resources on campus so that they are more aware of what is available to them,” informed Ching Ching Olson, Student Success Coordinator. “All in all, it is an opportunity for them to get to know PTC staff members and all its resources.”
After two success years of having this event, and reaching nearly 2/3 of our new entering students this fall, PTC plans on continuing. We will look to host this event again right before the start of fall semester 2014.
Dean of Student Affairs, Paula Hoffman, was on-hand in the LRTC to assist students with their new emails, D2L, and more.
Student Success Coordinator Ching Ching Olson gets popcorn ready for students and their families.
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